Bersemangat Raya at Chevrons Club

Greetings, with reference to my notice posted on 4 Sep on my blog. Is there anyone interested in joining the dinner. Good food from Hajah Maimunah Restaurant, entertainment from Suria artistes with lots of fun and games and lucky draws too. I will be able to get you members price. Please do let me know by this weekend if you need the tickets. Call or sms me at 96831027.

35th SCHOOL BAND NCO CAMP

Greetings, the 35th School Band NCO Camp will be conducted at 21 Evans Rd, CCAB from 2 to 5 Nov 2009. I am looking for 6 Cadet Officers and 18 Cadet Senior Specialists volunteers to assist me on conducting the drill program for this camp. The duration for assistance are as follows:

2 Nov = 1030 to 1130 hr
3 & 4 Nov = 0800 to 1000 hr
5 Nov = 0800 to 1700 hr
6 Nov = 0800 to 1830 hr

Breakfast will be provided from 2 to 4 Nov.
All meals will be provided on 5 Nov.
Transportation is yet to be confirmed.

If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg by 5 Oct 09 with the following data:

Rank/Name
District / School
Contact Number

OCS Experiential Camp (6 to 8 Oct 09)

Attention all Cadet Officers. The OCS Experiential Camp is scheduled from 6 to 8 Oct 2009.
It would be a 3 days 2 night camp that would provide you a glimpse on the daily routine of an OCS cadet. If you are interested, kindly register with your District Commander. Register now as places are limited and going fast.

The SAF Warrant Officers and Specialist Club (THE CHEVRONS) is organising a Hari Raya celebrations dinner at the Club on 3 Oct 09, 1930 hr. If you are interested you can obtain the tickets from me. You can call me at 96831027 or drop me an e mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg Take this opportunity to have a family gathering, class reunion or a reunion with some of your friends. The food will be mouth watering, you will be entertained and there is a lucky draw too.
A great way to catch up with friends and rekindle strong family bonding. Hope to hear from you soon.

Support for Central Senior Spec Course

Greetings

Calling all Central District Cadet Officers. The Central SSC will be conducted from 7 to 9 Sep 09. So far only 17 Cadet Officers have come forward to assist. I need 41 Cadet Officers to smoothly conduct the course. Something is very wrong here. Central District Cadet Officers have always been a strong supporter of conducting courses and major events at NCC. Can somebody come forward and tell me what is holding you back from assisting HQ NCC or me. I need some answers. Thanks.

Announcements

Kindly be informed that there is a Basic Survival Training Course conducted during the September holidays. The first course is from 7 to 9 Sep for Central and East district while the second course is from 10 to 12 Sep for West, Sea and Air District. Cadet Officers and Cadets you can register for this course by contacting your respective District CSO, TCO or District Specialist. Registration closes on 2 Sep 09. The course capacity is 30 pax for each course. Wishing you all the best and Happy Surviving....

NCC ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP SCHEME

NCC ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

As of today, we have 2 ex-NSF's, 14 Cadet Officers and 2 ex-Cadet Specialist that have applied to join NCC as an Associate Member.
I would like you to come forward and join this scheme.
I hope to enlarge the pool of talented people and YOU will make that difference in moulding and shaping our young and impressionable Cadets.
If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg
and i will send you the Terms of Reference and application form.
Kindly ensure that you attach a recent photo and sign on the application form.
Please pass the word around. Thank you and have a great day.

PDS AI COURSE

The PDS AI Course will be conducted by from 8 to 12 Sep 09. The venue is yet to be confirmed. Cadet Officers or Cadets that have attended the Basic PDS Course conducted by Hwa Chong or SAF MP Command are eligible to enrol for this course. If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg with the following details: NRIC NO, Rank & Name, District/School, Contact No and E mail address by 23 Aug 09.

SWISS WINDS PERFORMANCES

Hi Everyone,

Swiss Winds will be performing at Hort Park Garden Tech 2009 Opening Ceremony.
Concert Band show at 4.30 pm, Saturday, 15th August 2009.

At Kreta Ayer Square for the CLAP Arts Appreciation Programme on Saturday 22nd August 2009
Concert Band show begins at 7.30 pm

Come down and support them. Bring along your Family and Friends and chill out with good music.

NDP 09 PREVIEW

Calling all NCC cadets, old and new, come and support our marching contingent when we commence our city march from 1935 hr onwards. We will be taking the following route for the city march as follows:

1. Raffles Ave
2. Esplanade Dr
3. Fullerton Rd
4. Connaught Dr
5. Raffles Ave
6. F1 paddock (beside Spore Flyer)

Come and cheer them on as we lead with pride and dedication representing the Corps. Your strong support rallying them to march with gusto will be much appreciated. To all NCC cadets young and old present and past, i hope to see you there. Please pass the word around.

ANNOUNCEMENT
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Kindly be informed that our NCC Band (Swiss Winds) will be performing at Istana National Day Open House on this Sunday 2nd August 2009 from 1100 to 1145 hours. Come down and support them. Bring your family along and chill out to the exciting tunes of Swiss Winds, the Command Band of the National Cadet Corps.

Your Pledge to Singapore

Dear All,

As a show of support for the NDP organisers, i kindly encourage you to log on to: http://www.ndpeeps.com/supporters.html to sign in your pledge of support for the nation. Some of the reflection questions are:

1. What does the Pledge mean to me?
2. I am proud to be a Singaporean because .......
3. My dream for Singapore is .....

Please send it to all your friends especially to your Cadet Officer and Cadet friends to participate and share their reflections, photos or videos in this website. Remember to sign off as NCC, the premier CCA in Singapore.

Regards,
For the Nation

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Army Half Marathon

Calling to all NCC Teachers, Cadet Officers and Cadets. Are you interested to represent NCC for the Army Half Marathon (21 km) run that will take place on 16 Aug 09. HQ NCC will sponsor a running attire for your participation. Interested participants must have at least completed a 16 km run training on their own. Kindly submit your details as follows:
NRIC NO:, Full Name, Age, Date of Birth, Address, Contact number, Singlet and shorts size and e mail address to my e mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg

Announcements

Announcement 1
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The suspension on CCA activities has been lifted. NCC will resume all activities indicated on the NCC workplan from 1 Aug onwards.

Announcement 2
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To all ex-Cadet Officers and Cadet Senior Specialist. You can now join NCC as a Associate Member. If you are interested kindly drop me an e mail at ariel6192@yahoo.com.sg and i will send you the instruction and application form.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Kindly be informed that NCC Day Parade for this year has been cancelled due to obvious reasons. The H1N1 flu. We need to contain and control the situation hence the need to cancel this year's celebrations. All activities at NCC has been suspended until 1 Sep 09. For your kind information. Please pass this vital message to all our Cadets in the Corps.

NDP 2009 - NCC CONTINGENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the NDP NCC Marching Contingent Cadets and Cadet Officers for their resilience, endurance and determination for doing a fine job. Yesterday was our very first rehearsal at the Marina Floating Platform and our tenth rehearsal thus far. Despite the scorching sun, you soldiered on. Till today we have no casualties after 10 rehearsals. It's an amazing achievement and keep up the splendid performance. Looking forward to the next rehearsal.

BASIC SURVIVAL COURSE

NCC BASIC SURVIVAL COURSE
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The course will be conducted at Pulau Ubin from 15 to 17 June.
There are 24 slots available. If you are interested, contact your District Commander immediately. This is the first course of its kind at NCC. Badges will be awarded. Participants who pass the course will be the pioneers.

NCC DAY PARADE 2009 - PARADE APPT SELECTIONS

Kindly be informed that no one has applied for Central Flag Escort and Air Pledge Taker.
Registration ends tomorrow at 1800 hr.

NCC DAY PARADE 2009 - PARADE APPT SELECTIONS

Kindly note that due to lack of applicants for the Parade Commander appointment, the minimum rank now is C/LTA to apply for this post. Application closes on 22 May.

NCC DAY PARADE 2009 - REHEARSAL DATES / TIMINGS

NCC DAY PARADE - REHEARSAL DATES AND TIMING
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26 Jun, 1400 to 1730 hr

3 Jul, 1400 to 2100 hr

17 Jul, 1400 to 2100 hr

24 Jul, 0900 to 2100 hr (Actual Day)